Nigeria’s NIMC boss commends digital ID enrollments milestone as capacity increases
The head of Nigeria’s digital ID issuing agency praises the “unified ID approach” and ecosystem model adopted, calling it a…
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Malawi’s biometric ID approaches total coverage, huge cost savings
From no national ID system in 2017, Malawi has now registered around 94 percent of its adult population and those…
ID4Africa LiveCast Episode 36
ID4Africa LiveCast Episode 36 Online December 7, 2022 – 13:30 GMT ID4Africa’s next LiveCast will feature thought leaders and senior…
Indian PM urges G-20 leaders to support digital inclusion efforts at Bali summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has called on G-20 leaders to join global efforts in making access to digital…
Privacy International leader argues digital identity exceeds SDG scope on ID16.9 podcast
UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 is being interpreted by governments and the private sector in ways that promote digital identity…
India’s digital ID experience could boost Africa’s development drive: report
India’s digital transformation which has proven largely successful thanks to its robust Aadhaar digital ID system can be an inspiration…
Groups and motivations advocating for digital identity principles put under the microscope
What is the underlying worldview of groups proposing visions for “good” digital identity systems? An attempt to answer this question…
Simprints continues hiring after largest ever grant – chief people and culture officer
UK nonprofit Simprints is on the hunt for a new member of its team. The appointee into the new role…
Niger launches WURI project to issue biometric ID for regional trade and public services
A regional system for digital identity that is interoperable between West African countries has been launched in Niger, LeSahel.org reports….
Singapore wants to share its learnings on digital ID, so does World Bank
The World Bank has worked with Singapore’s Government Technology Agency (GovTech) to create a case study of the island nation’s…
